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Why is believing God important for Christians?

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Believing God is foundational for a Christian's faith and relationship with Him, as it is through faith that we are counted righteous.

Believing God is central to the Christian faith because it aligns the believer's heart and mind with God's truth. As seen with Abraham, belief in God’s promises was counted to him as righteousness (Romans 4:3). This principle is vital for Christians because salvation is fundamentally a work of God’s grace, and believing God entails trusting in His provision for righteousness through Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes that all true friends of God must believe His Word above all else, which is essential for any meaningful relationship with Him. Those who believe God are those who accept the gospel of grace and recognize their dependence on His mercy for salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 4:3, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:6, John 17:3, Romans 4:21, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:38, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:6-9, Romans 5:1, Jonah 3:5, 1 John 3:7-10, John 5:46, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 3:7, John 3:36, Romans 4:17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 11:11-12, Romans 8:38-39, Luke 7:50, Isaiah 7:9, 1 Corinthians 2:2

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Moses' Faith
Paul Mahan · Jun 21, 2020
Romans (pt13)
John Reeves · Nov 6, 2022
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Joel Coyoc · Nov 28, 2021
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John Reeves · Oct 13, 2024

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Unbelief
Don Fortner · Jul 1, 2010
Joshua

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